Strezov Sampling – String Contours

Product Description

🎻 String Contours: Redefining Realistic String Performances 🎵

Step into a world of unparalleled musical expression with String Contours – the ultimate virtual instrument for breathtakingly realistic string performances. Whether you’re crafting cinematic masterpieces or delicate orchestral arrangements, String Contours offers effortless adaptability, lifelike dynamics, and a streamlined workflow.

🌟 What Are Contours?

Contours are recorded performances with fixed lengths and dynamic shapes, such as a 1-bar crescendo seamlessly transitioning into a 1-bar diminuendo. With String Contours, you can:

• Stay True to the Performance: Change notes mid-performance without resetting the phrasing.
• Realistic Vibrato & Dynamics: Achieve expressive results with no MIDI CC programming.
• Compose Minimally, Sound Majestic: Let the expressive recordings guide your creativity.

🎼 Different Recordings for Different Tempi

Music thrives on context, and so do contours! String Contours introduces tempo-aware performances for maximum realism:

• 3 Tempi Per Contour: Recorded at varying speeds for perfect synchronization.
• 4 Dynamic Shapes: Choose from diverse phrasing styles to fit your arrangement.
• Seamless Tempo Syncing: Kontakt automatically adjusts samples to your DAW’s tempo with minimal time-stretching for authentic sound.

Bonus! Normale Espressivo patches are recorded at a fast tempo (140 BPM) but still adapt to your host tempo like a charm. 🎧

🎻 Instruments & Bowings

String Contours offers an extensive selection of sections and solo instruments with versatile bowing styles:

📌 Instruments

• Violin Section
• Viola Section
• Cello Section
• Double Bass Section
• Solo Violin
• Solo Cello

📌 Bowings

• Normale
• Sul Pont, Sul Tasto, and their Tremolo counterparts
• Loure & Tenuto overlays for nuanced performances

🎚️ Dynamic Shapes for Perfect Expression

Easily switch between dynamic shapes via keyswitches:

• 1-1: 1 bar crescendo → 1 bar decrescendo
• 2-2: 2 bars crescendo → 2 bars decrescendo
• 1-2: 1 bar crescendo → 2 bars decrescendo
• 2-1: 2 bars crescendo → 1 bar decrescendo

These variations give your arrangement depth, realism, and seamless flow.

🎙️ Crystal Clear, Cinematic Recordings

The recording process was meticulously designed to achieve unmatched clarity and transparency:

• Handpicked Musicians: For perfect tone and vibrato.
• Custom Mic Arrays: Capturing a cinematic yet detailed sound with three mix-ready mic positions.
• No Dynamic Layers or Round Robins: Every chord sounds as if played by multiple musicians in unison.

🛠️ Adaptability Made Simple

Effortlessly adapt to your composition’s needs with advanced scripting that:

• Adds intelligent releases and contextual attacks.
• Ensures smooth transitions between notes and dynamic shapes.
• Unifies phrasing across sections for a polished arrangement.